WELLINGTON A AND P. ASSOCIATION

New Zealand Times, Volume LVI, Issue 2359, 15 November 1894, Page 3

WELLINGTON A AND P. ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL sUow.

Puircn- Hia Excellency tlio’Oovemor. ■ Prcridcidi MrW’.IP Jpethorn : Yico-P-oM dent: Mr E. VV. Mills. Gerieral Cbrohilttoo ' Messrs It. H. Bootharn, J. itidwill, W. E. Bidwill, F. Bradoy, VV. S. Broderick, rl. Cook, A. D. Crawford, VV. A. Fitzherbert, VV. O. Foster, VV. A. Grace. C. H. Izard, J. Kclihull, VV. Llngard, F. A. Majendic, A. Mr,lthews, A, McKenzie, L. Katleui, Dr A. it, Nowirlau, Mosers A: K. Pearce. Chas. piiariizyc, E: J. Kiddifoi-d, Ch IT: Scales, I>: Hadden, J. Stilpkcy; Jlori. 'treasurer : M" VV: It: MilK'dird: Hon Analyst: Mr VV. tOiljv: iidti Vet: Si!r"tbn; Mr Titos; Miejue, M.L.C.V.S. feWutlli,'/: Mr Henry D’. O’Callagiiaii. The Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral, Association's fifth annual show began at their grounds, Potono, yesterday. . On tho. whole the show is quite equal to tlioso hold in previous years, tlio quality of tho bI dels lining excelled, especially in sheep afld caltltT ’"hU dhow of Ayrshire cattle was tho finest over scon on the ground. In sheep the Kbmney Marsh and Lincoln breeds were particularly strong classes. The weather yesterday was fmo in tho early part of tho day, but in tlio afternoon a cold northerly wind sprang up. The attendance, as is usually tho case on “ judging day,” Was limited to exhibitors and tho oJlichUs. With fine weather to-day there should bo a large attendance. The wbqthol;,, lath, laft night: iiiifortujtatoly, Icahcd r,uy|Jling liuu favourable dot to day. Tho total number of entries -this year is 804,100 more than last year, and with tho exceptions of tho shows hold in 1800 and 1891, when poultry was included, tho largest number of entries yet received. There is a falling off in the number of cattle and sheep 6.1 infilled, out there is mi increase in the entries of horses, and produce and implements. Tho detaiisof tho entries received at tho various shows held by tlio Association are as follow ;

Sukkl-. Tho cntricH of sheep were inado up as

follow ;—Lincoln, 3p; Lomnt-y Wai-sh; fO t; SouthdOwfl; . 2t); Hllglidt , Leicester, .4 ; Cotswold, 12; Hampshire DovVus, 3; fat

sheep; 32;, , A good lot. of. Southdown fjhoop were shown, .the comrieting htcedors being [ifossi-s Eioiilcs njul.Mpwbrny, ,ot tluj Lower Hutt; J. Stuckey, Opaki; Williams and Beetham, Mnstorton ; and VV. C. Buchanan, Gladstone. Mr Stuckey’s English-bred rams were awarded first and second prizes,

tho one bred by tho Pangham Harbour Company, Chichester, securing the championship, rind Mr Buchaiiiih’s cvVe, bred by inlns'-lf, gained a similar honour. There was a great show of Lincoln sheep. Tho principal exhibitors were Messrs Perry Brothers, Mastei-ton ; E. J. Liddiford. Lower Ifutt; VV. Wilson, Wavei-lcy j T. Tanner, Hastings; and VVilliaiils and

Bcetliam, Mnstorton; The competition was very keen in lii'dst of tho .classes, especially Sri tho llgpd owb class, Iho jijdgqs having tho greatest clitllculty in deciding between Mr Wilsori’s two sheep). His ewo, by a ram bred by himself, scoured tho championship: This was a splendid animal, and the experts wero delighted with her. Iter companioni by an imported siro, beat her at ; tlio Palmerston .show, but sh.o managed to reverse the decision on this occasion, this is the first time the suo-

cessful ewe has secured a fust prize. The other owe has been most successful, having secured championships at Palmerston two years in succession and at Wanganui in 1893. Mr Wilson’s sheep, which were iu splendid fettle, also carried off several other prizes. In all ho secured one championship, six firsts, four seconds, and ono third. Mr Tanner’s ram, which won at Palmerston last year, secured the championship, boating another ram owned by Mr Tanner which won tho championship at the show at Palmerston last month. Messrs Perry Bros.’ ram which won at tho Masterton show was passed over. Mr W, McKenzie’s ram, bred by Perry Bros, Which carried off tho championship at the Carterton show; was only commended: Messrs Perry Bros, showed good slicep; but it seemed to be tho general opinion that the annuals were very JnnbH out of condition; , lii the opinion ,of the authorities oh the subject, tho majority, of f];e Romney Marsh exhibits were described ns splendid specimens of tho breed, while on the other hand there were some of the sheep exhibited not up to show form. The principal exhibitors were Messrs R. Cobb, Palmerston; Gray Bros., Masterton ;T. P. Eglinton, Hutt ; Bidwill Bros., Fentherston; P. Mungavin, Porivua ■, A. Matiliowa, Featherston j W. A. Fitzhcrbert, Lower Hutt; and F. Death, Pahautanui. Mr A. Matthews, one of tho most successful breeders of this class of sheep in the Colony, having won 16 championships at tho 17 shows ho has competed, who was nn absentee last year owing to indisposition, was again an exhibitor, and ho made a most successful ro-appcai-anco. A ram of his own breeding won the championship, and Mr Matthews wont very near winning tho double. Ono of his ewes, which would havo been awarded first prize, and probably tho championship also, was considered by tho judge to have more than a year’s growth of wool oh, aild he therefore declined to award her a prize. Mr Matthews declares that tho sheep was properly shorn, and lie has protested against the decision, A owe owned by Mr .1. Best, of Ohariu, which boat Mr Matthews’ animal, was awarded the championship. Mr Cobb’s ram. Surprise, which won thli championship at tho Palmerston Show, and secured the first prize at tho Christchurch Show, wits entered, butdid notcompete. Hewassomuohknocked about on the voyage from Lyttelton that Mr Cobb decided not to put him in the pen, Tho absence Of such a fine animal no doubt robbed the competition of some interest. Messrs Gray Bros.’ rams, which were first at the Masterton Show ahd second and highly commended at Carterton, Were passed over by tho judges. The decision of the judges ih regard to the pen of five hoggets (rams) was much Criticised. Gray Bros.’ pen, it was thought, should have secured the prize. Messrs Gray Bros, were successful with their young ewes, securing both first and second prizes. Messrs ii. Egliuton, P. Mungavin and F. Death also secured first prizes.

Tho only competitors in Cotswolds wore Messrs H. P. Davidson, Kerern, and B. W. Dorset. Carterton, and they divided 'the prizes. Mr Davidson’s ram carried off tho championship. Mr P. C. Throlkeld and A. O’Brien were tho only exhibitors of English Leicestors and Hampshire Downs respectively, and all their exhibits were awarded prizes. Mr O’Brien’s Hampshire Down ram secured a championship. Tho fat sheep wero good, Messrs Bidwill Bros, and Mr W. C. Buchanan dividing honours. The fat lambs wero excellent. Messrs A. and C. Crawford and J. Stuckey took first prizes for their exhibits. Following is tho prize list in this sec-

tion:— LINCOLN BREED. (Stewards ; A. Walker and Win. Welch.) Earn auove 18 months. First prize, .££; 2nd, ill—Thomas Tanner's, 1 and champion ; Thomas Tanner’s, 2; Wm. Wilson’s, breeder J. B. Sutton, 3 ; AT. C. Buchanan’s, v.h.c.; Perry Bros.’, h.c.; AT. McKenzie’s, breeder Perry Bros.’, o. Two rams above 18 months. First prize, XI: 2nd, 10s —Win. AVilaon’s, 1 and 2; Thomas Tanner’s, 3. Earn under 18 months. First prize, X2 ; 2nd, XI AVm. AVilson’s, 1; AT. C. Buchanan’s, 2 ; Thomas Tanner’s, 3 and h.c.; Perry Bros’., v.h.c. Two rams under 18 months. First prize, XI; 2nd, (Os— AVm. AA’ilson’s, 1; Thomas Tanner's, 2; Perry Bros.’, 3. Pen of live hoggets (rams). Special prize, Xu—Thomas Tanner’s, 1. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot. First prize, X2; 2nd, Xl—Wm. AVilson’s, 1 and champion; AVm. AVilson’s, 2. Dry owe above IS mouths. First prize, XI j 2nd, 10s—AVm. AVilson’s, 1. Ewe under 18 months. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, XI—AVm. AVilson’a, 1 and 2; Perry Bros.’, 3 and c.; Thomas Tanner’s, h.c. and v.h.c. Two ewes under 18 months. First prize, XI; 2nd, 10s AVm. AVilson’s, 1 j Thomas Tanner’s, 2. ROMNEY MARSH BREED. (Stewards: John Oates, John Eaynor, O. P. Lynch, F. AVelch.) Earn above 18 months. • First prize (special), £2 ; 2nd, £1 Alfred Matthews’, 1 and champion ; A. Matthews’, 2; Kobt. Cobb’s, 3 and v.h.c. Two rams

above 18 months. First prise, XI; 2nd, 10s —Gray Bros'.’, 1; Alfred Matthews’, 2. Earn under 18 mouths. First prize, X 2■,2 ■, 2nd, XI—H. Eglinton’a, 1 ; P. Mnngavin’a, 3; A. C. Lang’s, 3; Gray Bros.’, v.h.c. Two rams under 18 months. First prize, XI Is ; 2nd, 10s—P. Mungavin’s, 1; K. Cobb’s, 2 ; Bidwill Bros.’, 3; 11. Eglinton’a, v.h.c. Pen of five hoggets (rams). Special prize, Xu—Thos. P. Allen’s, 1; Gray Bros.’, 2; Bidwill Bros.’, c. Best pen of two hoggets (rams), bred by and the bona fide property of residents in tho Hu It County. First prize (special), X2; 2nd, XI; 3rd, 10s—X J . Mungavin’s, 1 ; Jas. Best’s, 2; Thos. P. Allen’s, v.h.c. Ewe above IS months, with lamb at foot. First prize, X2 ; 2nd. Xl—Jna. Best’s, 1 and champion ; Thos. P. Allen’s, 2 and 3 ; Allred Matthews’-, v.h.c. Dry owe above 18 months. First prize, XI; 2nd, 10s —F. Death’s, 1 and v.h.c.; Gray Bros.’, 2; E. W. Dorset’s, 3; G. H. Scales’, c. Ewo under IS months. First prize, X 3; 2nd, Xl—Gray Bros.’, 1 and 2; Bidwill Bros.’, 3 ; H. Eglinton’s, h.c.; Eobt. Cobb's, c. Two owes under 18 months. First prize, Xl' Is; 2nd, 10s— P. Mungavin’s, l and v.h.c.; Bidwill Bios.’,

2; Gray Bros.’, 3; Lobt, Cobbs, c. Lest pen of two owes under 18 months, bred by and the bona Julc property of residents in the Halt County. Special prize, X2 2s H. Egl-nton’s, 1; Thos. I. nllemi, 2; Samuel Death’s, 3- , FXOMKH LEICESTF.a HRF.BI). f(-'p.w„Td ; a.. J. Pilrner.) , ;

Itnm above 18 months. Nit'Arrv/o. £ij 2nd, certificate —P. 0. Tnrelkeld 1 and Lain under 18 mouths. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, ccrtifbito-P, U. Throlkeld’s, 1 and ?. fioiswoeii iur.i'D. tkni abdib id month*: First pvita, £1 ; 2nd, certificate—lf. F: Day idcon's, breeder Oiu-ijo; 1 dud champion. Laid under 18 months, it Tint p'ri-'p; lod;.2nd. certificate J.j, VV. L'ofs' tT; t find 2 : K. ; F. Davidson’s, 3 and v.li.c. Ewo above ib months. First prize, 10s; 2nd, certificate —H. F. Davidson’s, breeder Garno, 1. Ewe under 18 months. Hfct pri*e, ids t- 2nd, certificate—E. IV, Dorset’s, i and 2; If; F; Davidson’s, 3.. HOCT'IDOW.V EREED.' (Sl-crat'da i 11. Fglinton and T. P. Allen.) Lam above 18 inolitV-; First prize (special), X2; 2nd, certificate—James Stuckey’s Cambridgeshire VIII., breeder Pangham Harbour Company, Selsoy, Chichester, England, 1 and champion ; James .Stuckey’s Emperor, breeder J. S. Hodgson, Lythc Hill, Surrey, England, 2; Scales and Mowbray’s, ! i. Lam under 18 months. First prize, ill j 2nd, Kb—James Stuckey’s, I find 3 ; Scales and Mowbray's: 2: Two rams; Under j.B months: First prize, XI; f>nd, cettificOtc—.lnmed btuckoy’s, I apd 2. I'cn of iivp lioggelo (rams).:, .t r,iis;3s— James Stuckey’s, I. IT.ve above. IS months, with iamb at foot. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, IDs—James Stuckey’s.-1 and 2 ; Scales and Mowbray’s, h.c. Dry ewe above 18 months. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, lOs—W. C. IVcTaiiun’-, 1 '’fid fluiiupioii i James Stuckey’s, 2 ; Scales and Mowbray’s, h.c. Ewo under 18 months. First prize, £i ; 2nd, 10s—VV. C. Buchanan's, 1; Scales and Mowbray’s, 2; James Stuckey’s, v.li.c., h.c. and c. Two ewes under 18 months. First prize, £! ; 2nd, 10s—VV. C. Buchanan’s, 1; James Stuckey’s, 2 and h.c.

ilAiii'siiiufi doVVnbi Lam above i 8 months; First prizd, Jil; 2nd; certificate—A: O’Brien’s, breeder Judd, 1 arid champion j A. O’Brien’s, 2 and 15. s FAT SHEEP. (Stewards: David Dick and Wm. Welch.) Ten Down or Down-cross wethers, suitable tor freezing: Sheep. to bo bred, fattened by; and the bona jtdc property of the exhibitor, and not to be under 541 b plover 741 b frozen Weight: First pi'izb (special), £0; 2nd (special), £2 2s3rd, W; C: Buchan.-iu’a, 1; Bidwill Bros:’, 2; S; Oat-ford’s, 3. Ton wethers, longwools, or long-woollcd crosses, suitable for freozimr: Fil-st prize .(special), £0; 2nd, £2 5 3rd, £l—N. Clrace’?; 1 ‘ Bidwill Bros.’, 2. Five sheep, shortwools, uhder 18 njonths) most suitable,for. freezing. Special prize, of £'- 2s—Bidwiil Bros.’, L Five sheep, IdMjJ,wools:, nruler. IS. months, most, siiital.ilo for freezing. Special jrintc of £9 2s—Bidwill Bros.’. 1. Five Down or Downcross wethers above IS months, and not exceeding 30 months. First prize, -£2 ; 2nd, £I —VV. C. Buchanan’s, 1. Five Down or j )own.-oroFs wethers under 18 months. Fil-st prize, ,f?2; 2nd; £i~ W, fy Bfiohrtntin’s; 1. Fivo long - woollocl wethers above 18 months arid not exceeding- 30 months. First prize, £2; 2nd, XI—VV. C. Buchanan’s, 1; G. H. Scales’, 2. Five loim-woolled Wetlioi-B nridbc, IS months. First prize, X2 ; 2nd, Xl—Bid .kill 1 ; VV. C. Buchanan’s, 2. Five wethers of any age or .brood. First prize, X2; 2nd, XI—VV. C. Bilcliarian’s, 1j H, Egliriton’s, 2. Fivo wethbvs, any age, unshorn, most suitable for freezing, and to produce the ulost valuable fleece. First prize,,X3 ; 2nd, Xl—Bidwill 8r05’.,.!. Fivo fat owes, any ago or. breed. First prize, X2 ; 2nd, Jil —VV, C. Buchanan’s, 1. Five, long-woolled lambs; linsfiorri. First prize (speciai),X2 2s; 2nd, Xl—A. and C. Crawford’s, 1; Thos. Campbell's, 2. Five shortwoollccl lambs, unshorn. First prize (special), X 3; 2nd (special), X2. J. Stuckey’s, 1 and 2. Piss.

The pigs, although not numerous, were good, the Gear Company and Mr R. T. Mellow, of the Hutt, divided tho prizes. The prizes awaided were as follow ; (Steward i W, Welch.) ri kicks mac breed.

Boar, any age. First prize (special), 42 ; 2nd, 10s—Goar Moat Company’s, 1; Win, Copeland’s, 2. Boar over (1 months and under 9 months. First prize, -SI —iu. Copeland's,. 1. Brooding show, any age, in pig, or having pigged since Ist September, 1893, date of last pigging to bo stated; First prize, 41 ; 2nd, iOs—Thos; B. Allen’s, 1. Bitter of pigs (with sow), of not less than 0, and hot to exceed 3 months. First prize, 41,; 2nd,’ 10s—Gear Meat Company’s; 1 and 2: YORKSHIRE BREED. ... Boar, any age. First prize, 42; 2nd, 10s—R. I’. Mellow’s, 1; G. 11. Scales’, 2. Boar over 6 months and under 9 months. First prize, 41 —Gear Meat Company’s, 1. Breeding sow, in pig, or having pigged sinoo Ist September, 1893. First prize, 41; 2nd, 10s —R. T. Mellow’s, 1; Gear Moat Company’s, 2. Litter of pigs (with sow), of not less than 0, and not to exceed 2 months. First prize, 41; 2nd, 10s —Gear Meat Company’s, 1. Sow, over 6 months and under 9 months. First prize, 10s— Gear Meat Company’s, 1; R. T. Mellow’s, Cattle. The Ayrshires wero a magnificent lot, and gave the judges considerable difficulty’ in mading tho awards. Mr S. V. Burridge took first and champion for bull any age, with Ayrshire Prince, which only succeeded in obtaining second prize at last year’s show on account of his feet being out of condition. Since thou he lias very much improved, and had no difficulty in carrying Off premier honours. Messrs A. arid C, Crawford take tho first prize for bull calved since Juno 30th, 1892, with Kenilworth, a very fine beast. The heifers in this class are exceptionally good, aiid ono of tho judges, who acted in a similar capacity at tho Canterbury Show, states that even some of tlloso not deemed worthy' of a prize here would havo been prize-takers at the Southern exhibition. The chief exhibitors are;—Messrs S. V. Burridgo, Lower Hutt; G. H. Scales, Lower Hutt; John Casey, Khandallah j A. and C. Crawford, Kilbirnio; M. McCauley; Lower Hutt; A. M. Copeland, Blaokbrxclge ; A. A; Elkins; Masterton, and tho manager Porirna Asylum. Mr Jf Stuckey again has tho Hereford section to himself; and his exhibits are, in tho opinion of competent judges, about tho best lie has ever shown here; His imported bull, Duke of York, bred by Mr J. Price, of Pembridge, which only came out of quarantine on Tuesday night, was .awarded a championship. Tho bull was in splendid condition, and reflected tho greatest credit on tho people in charge of the station. The Duke is a very long growing bull of good quality, and he should help to still further improve tho celebrated Rangitumau herd of white faces. Mr Stuckey’s cow Amethyst XVIII., which gained second place two years ago, but was not shown last year-, made a successful re-appearance, securing first prize. Mr Stuckey secured Another championship with the heifer Beauty XXIV., which carried off first prize in her class last year. There was not much competition among the shorthorns, but tho quality of those exhibited was fairly good. Messrs Gray Bros.’ Gunatoratono’s Flo'-ist 11., bred by Mr J. Deans, of Riccarton, gained the first prize for bull of any ago. This bull gained tbo championship at both tho Carterton and Masterton Shows. Mr A. Matthews’ Prince Royal, which took first prize at the Christchurch Show, was awarded a first in tho class for bull calved since Juno 30, 1892, and the animal shown by Messrs Gray Bros., which was awarded second prize for bull calved since Juno 30, 1893, took a first at tho Carterton and Masterton exhibitions. Mr A. Matthews’ Waterloo’s Florist VII., which was awarded a first in tho same class, was a second prize winner in Christchurch. Tho principal exhibitors in this class wore Messrs Gray Brew., Masterton ; A. Matthews, Foathorston ; and Moore Hunter, Hawera. The fat cattle wero a fine lot, and attracted a good deal of admiration. Messrs Bidwill Bros, gained first and champion iu the class for best unhoused bullock, any age. but were mu very close by Mr V. C. Buchanan. Mr A. McKenzie took first prize in tho class for best bullock calved since June 30, 1890, with a fine animal which gained a similar award at Carterton. Tho same exhibitor was also awarded a first in tho class for best bullock calved since Juno 30,1891, and this beast also bad gained a first in the same class at the Carterton exhibition. Messrs Bidwill Bros., Pihautea, Feathorstou; A. McHardy, Hastings; A. McKonzie,"Featherston, and J. Stuckey. Opaki, wero the principal exhibitors.

Tho Jerseys were a small section, but the champion bull exhibited by Mr A. Southey Baker was a really lino animal, and well deserved the award. It was bred by Mr G. Gould, Canterbury, and its sister Elderberry, also bred by Mr Gould, gained the championship in tho class for cows. The weight-guessing competition attracted a good deal of interest, and large numbers of people paid for tho privilege of guessing tho weight of the animal selected for that purpose. The result will bo published after the show. Tho following are the awards (Directing steward ; AY. E. Bidwill.) BHOETHOS.N3.

(Stewards; F. A. Idajendie and H. Gillies). Bull, any age. First prize, X 3; 2nd, j>2 Gray Bros.’ Gunstcrtono’s Florist 11., breeder '.T. Deans, 1. Bull, calved •'since 30th June. 1891. First prize. X2 ; 2nd, XI —Moore Hunter’s Master of the King (imj).), 1. Bull, calved since 30th June, 1892. First prize, X2 ; 2nd, XI Alfred Matthews’ Eoyal Prince, 1. Bull, calved since 30th Juno, 1593. First prize, XI; 2nd, certificate—Alfred Mathews’ Waterloo Florist. VII., breeder Jno. Deans, 1; Gray Bros, roan, 2. HEREFORD CATTLE. BuU’calyod since 30th June, 1592. First

prizo, XI: 2nd, certificate—Jas, Stuckey s Duke of York, bfeedef Jno Price, Pem-In-idge, Herefordshire, England, 1 and champion. Cow, any age, in milk or in calf. First prize, XI ; 2nd, certificate— Janies Stdckoy’s Amethyst XVIII. with her calf, 1; Jas. Strieker* Amethyst XVII. with her palf, 2. Heifer, calve'a slKctf VGtb June 189 ' . First prize, £1; 2nd, certifi-tttc-’-Ao*' Ktuckoy’s Ametiyst XXXVIIL, 1, Heifer, calveu Cißlro Jubg 30th, 1892. First prize, XI; 2nd, certiueatC Jas. Stuckey’s Beauty XXIV., I and champion.

ATRBHiKE beeed. ('Stewards i Si. J. Judd and W. F. Boll.) Bull, any age. Vital prize, trophy, value J-t hii'iudi #l—S. Ayrshire I’niftid, Vrotflef Mr Iranian; 1 ah<l champion; G. It; 8s;'l-'s McDonald, breeder J; Little; 2? A, A. Elkins’ I’drd tldalo.*. It; breeder Ct. H. Scales,' v.h.e. Bull calsed Sin'’* soth June, 18(11. First prize, ill; 2nd, 10a— Casey’s Ayi»h»re Prince, breeder K. 18. ierguatii- Wait»tl; I. Hull calved since 30th June, 1892.. First pure; HI. f ?nd.lp3/ —A. and C. Crawford’s Kenilworth, brecdo* H. I). Crawford; i; M. McCauley's. Miramar; breeder 1L j). Crawford,: 2;G., XL. Scales’ Lord- Crar’ley;.-'b.c. Bull calved since .10th June, 1893. first hrife,. MI 2nd, 10s William Copeland’s Ayrshire Duke, 1 ; Manager Porirua Lunatic Asylum, Burns, breeders A. and J. MoFarlano, 2; Robert Clarke’s Barron, h.c. Heifer calvdd since 30th Juno, 1891. First prite, .-si; 2nd, JOs —M, McCauley’s Buttercup, 1 • Ai Ai Elkins’ Fillpail It, 2 J G. It: Scales) Lady Vloty t.lbd- Heifer calved sin;o 30th .June; 1802. First prize, HI j 2nd, Kk--A. Ai Elkins’ Faniiy, breeder Janies Garanell; Oaniiirii, i; >i. WcQaTtlpy’s Dolly, 2; Robert Clarke’s Maggie I A.,' v.h.e. Heifer calved since 30 th June; 1893. Firs'- prize, ,H,l; 2nd; 10s Manager Porinm .Lunatic Asyliiiii,, Holly; breeder K. B. Forgusou, i; Manager Idi-itua Lunatic Asylum, Ivy, 2; S. V. Burridge’s Ruby 111., v.h.e. JERSEY CATTLE. Bull, any age. First prize, HI ; 2nd, 10s A. Southey Baker’s Runnymeade, breeder George Gould, I and champion. Cow or heifer, any ago. First prize, ill j 2nd iOs-'A* Southey. Baker’s Elderberry, breeder George Gotild, J and champion; Robert Cobb’s Brownie, 2. I>L'TCI« FEIESIAN. Ijuil any ago. i Firpt prize, HI; 2nd, 10s —W. A. Fitzherbcri s, 1. FAT CATTLE. (Stewards r F. A. Majendie and 11. Gillies.) Best bullock any ago. unhoused. First prize, M; 2nd; iU—Bidwill Bros., 1 and chaiiipion arid f.li.d. j W: C; Biidhanan’s, 2: A. Mcllardy’s, h.c; Best bulloclf crtlVed since 30th Jiine, 1890. First prize, £2 J 2nd; M —A: McKenzie’s, breeder Jno; P. Russell, 1; A: Mcßardy’s, 2 ; James Stuckey’s, v.h.e. and h.c. Best bullock calvod since 30th Jimp, 1891. First pri&3 (apecinl); H2 2s; 2nd; HI—A. McKenzie's; broedor Jiio. P. Riune.B, t ; ,A; McHardy’s; 2 and v.h.e: Best bullock halved, since 30th Juno, ,1892. First prize (special); i!2; 2nd, HI —A." McHardy’s, I and 2: Best biilldck suitable for shop trade. First prize (special), H 3 3a; Jsd, HI . la—A. McHardy’s, 1; James Stuckey’s, 2. Bes* heifer suitable for shop trade. First prize, H 3 3s; 2nd, HI Is—James Stuckey's, i. Cow, any ago or breed. First prize, £2; 2nd, 1:7 —W., C. Buchanan’s, 1; A. McKenzie's, brooder Jitd. P. Bussell, 2; Pon of not loss than three bullocks, shit' able for freezing purposes. First prize (special), H 5 ss; 2nd, Hl—James Stuckey’s, 1. 3 and v.h.e. PaonußE. One of the niost intoresSiffp features of the show to the general run of visitors li the produce shed;, in which a really good collection has booh staged. Prominent among tho exhibits is k largo quantity of waterproofs of the Pear Tree Brand, manufactured by , the well-known flnll of B; Birnbaum arid Son, whose mackintoshes have made so favourable an impression upon tho public of late. They include some remarkably handsome .mackintosh gar-' ments for summer and Silhtw wear,, ventilated on the most approved principle,' aiid made in textures specially adapted for both ladies and gentlemen. There are also handsome riding and driving coats, carriage rngs, Ac., all beautifully finished and of a quality which cannot fail to commend thomselves to persons in want of such articles. The whole of tho exhibit has been disposed of by Mr W. R. E. Fox, manager of the firm, to Messrs Davis and Clator, drapers and clothiei-s; of inrabton quay, Who have arranged them at. the far end of the Shed in n mnniior which Cannot fail to attract the attention of visitciW. The New. Zealand Candle Company eJfhiijit specimens of crude and refined glycerine; tallow, &0., together with some first-class caddies, for Which they word awarded a first prize. The exhibit of the Gear Moat Company' Consists chiefly of potted meats; nicely canned and airaugod; and some specimens of b ind triair/re. , . . . Mr C. W. Wycherley, caddltr arid har-ness-maker, Willis street; Wollingtcifl, l*a« among his exhibit a distinct novelty in the shape of a lady’s side-saddle of the French pattern, with an open front designed to prevent sore withers. Ho has also a patent “ Save ” backhand buckle, which is calculated to prevent the breaking of the backhand; ansi a good collection of saddles, harness, whips, Ac. Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. exhibit a good collection of seeds, dips, meals, &c. The Christchurch Meat Preserving Company send by J. Anderson and Co., of Wellington, n largo exhibit of the “New Cure Morepork Brand,’’ and a quantity of hams and bacon.

Messrs D. and J. Andrews, Willis street, Wellington, exhibit specimens of. their patent butter boxes, adapted either for export or market trade, The “Reliance” box is lined inside, obviating the necessity of using paper for lining, strongly and neatly made of good material, and of light weight. Messrs Andrews supply the boxes used by the New Zealand Farmo-s’ Hairy tfnion, and as .in these days neatness of packing is a great factor in the success of the export trade, this make of box should gain great favour among exporters. The " Daisy " box is well adapted for the market trade, and the same exhibitors also show saiiiples of very strong and neatly-finished tallow casks. Apart from the produce shod, but nevertheless forming an interesting feature Of the exhibition of produce, is a quantity of golden apple cider sent by Fletcher, Humphreys and Co., of Christchurch, which firm took first prize for the same product at the Canterbury and Ashburton Shows. The product was well sampled by visitors, and pronounced excellent; The linn was awarded a first prize for cider in bottle, while the Styx cider, a large., stock of which was also exhibited, was awarded a first for cider iii cask. Miss A. Welch took first prizo for powdered butter, Mr E. Gardner for separator butter, and Mr James Kearney for fresh butter. The Silverloy Dairy •Factory (Palmerston North) took first prizes for cheese. The following are the awards; — DAIRY I'EODUCE.

(Stewards: Messrs E. Wilberfoss and J. D. Cruickshank.) Rest exhibit of “Separator or Creamery Butter.” Prize (special). .£s—Cheltenham Co-operative Dairy Factory, 1. Fancy butter. First prize, trophy value £2 2s ; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, os- James Taylor, 2. Powdered butter (not less than 310 in rolls). First prize, trophy value £1 ; 2nd, 15s—Miss A. Welch, 1; Mrs Cheetham, 2. Separator butter (not less than 31b, in rolls). First prize, value, £1; 2nd, 15s— E. Gardner, 1 ; A. M. Copeland, 2. Fresh butter (not less than 31b, in rolls). First prize, £2 2s; 2nd, 10a; 3rd, ss—Mr Jas. Kearney, 1; Mrs Cheetham, 2 ; A. M. Copeland, 3. Cheese, consisting of two cheeses tit for export. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, trophy value £1 Silverley Dairy Factory, Palmerston North, 1. Cheese, an assortment. First prize, trophy value £2; 2nd, £1 Silverloy Dairy Factory, 1. Home-made bread (not less than two loaves). First prizo, £1; 2nd, 5s —Miss Cheetham, 1. CURED AND PRESERVED MEATS.

(Stewards: Messrs J. D. Gruickshank and

E. Wilberfoss.) Hams, smoked. First prize, 10s; 2nd, os—R. F. Jackson (Hastings), 1; Warden Bros, and Co., 2. Hams, unsmokod. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, Os ■ — 11. F. Jackson, 1; John Rod, 2. Flitch bacon, smoked. First prize, 10s; 2nd, 5s Wardell Bros, and Co., 1; E. F. Jackson, 2. Flitch bacon, imsmoked. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss—Wardell Bros, and Co., 1 and 2. Rolled bacon, smoked. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, os—John Rod, 1 and 3. Rolled bacon, imsmoked. First prize, 10s; 2nd, ss—John Rod, 1 and 2. Preserved meats, in tins, the best assortment. First prize, £1 J 2nd, certificate—Gear Meat Company, 1. Spiced and dried meats, an assortment. First prize, .£1; 2nd certificate —John Rod, 1. Pair of trussed fowls. First prize, trophy value XI Is; 2nd, os —J. and G. Brown, 1; John Rod, 3. Pair oE trussed ducks. First prize, 10s; 2nd, ss—John Rod, 1; J. and G. Brown, 2.

NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCE.

(Stewards; Messrs Cruickshank and "Wil-

borfoss.) Preserved fruits (the best assortment of not less than six different kinds. Now Zealand growth). Prize, 10s—Hayward Bros., 1. Jams (best assortment colonial-grown trait, tins or jars). Prise, 10s—J. and G. Brown, 1. Candles—New Zealand Candle Co., 1. Pickles (best assortment of not less than six bottles, different kinds, New Zealand grown). Prize, .£l—Hayward Bros., 1. Cider (the best assortment from New Zealand produce). Certificate Fletcher, Humphreys aud Co., Golden Apple Cider (in bottle), 1 ; Styx Cider (in cask), 1. Home-made wines (the best assortment from Now Zealand produce). Certificate—W. Burbidge, 1. Hops (best sample of not less than 01b, grown in the Nelson provincial district). Prize (special), .£5 os—Edwin , Arnold, 1. Hops (best sample of not less than 61b, grown in the Wellington provincial district).

Prize (special). £■> os—Henry Hopkins, 1. Ale (in bottles, one dozen quarts). Certificate—Preston and Co., 1. Saddlery and harness (bestcollection). First prize (special); -Ihi; 2nd,XI —VV .C. Wycherley, 1. Baskets (bust assortment of a useful kind, not loss than 12). Prize, 10s— Qurn’ey Bros,,- 1. Casks, of indigenous New Zerlli-ud timber, suitable for tallow and, butter. Prizes, F-b each—D.- andJ. . Andrews, an assortment of tauhh- chsks,- 1.. Packages,' suitablo for packing butter (ocliet thdn casks) —Prize; lOs—D; and J.Andrews, an aJJbftment of export butter jjoxes and boxes for geile'i'id u"e. 1. Now potatoes (one sack, best sample). Fi-De, s.os—M. McCauley, 1. Horse-shoes—Wm. Perry, an assortment, c. Agricultural and warden seeds—Murray, Loberts and Co., 1. U Aor.IOUWUBAh I’UODUCE.

("Stewards i Messrs J. D. Croickshank and li: Wilfcerfoss), Tieti collection of gra33 seeds—Levin and Co., I. .- IiiI'LEWENTS A XL' « BHTOI.ES:. The show of implements is qillfc tip to the average, and attracted a good deal of attonucifr Murray; Roberts and Co. send : a odi.p'. Hornsby-Aktcyd patent safety oil engine.. Tho chief feature Cl Ihe engine is that it- can be started in a very abort time, arid that regular speed is insured by a pair of Porter's high-speeded governors. To start the eagii& a lamp, in used to externally heat tho vaponfissr, which can be readily done in from five to seven njmutes. Tiro ono-ine will then start on a flywheel buliirf turned. Tho lamp is then extinguished, ill thorn is no further use for it. Inasmuch as the explosions keep up the required heat in the vapouriser to cause continuous explosions. The engino requires nrt further attention beyond replenishing the self - aetidir lubricators periodically. Settlor's and othefs Who have had this Liicdne in use for several Months speak very highly of it; and, excellent testimonials have bJori fecdiVed from Hew Zealand and also from South Australia. Vh<? same exhibitors also send a number of movvero and reapers of the latest patterns. . Xhe judges awarded tho exhibitors a commended card for their exhibit. Messrs E. W. Mills and Co. send a very laree collection of implements, including tho° Planet Jr. garden and farm impleHornsby’s reapers and mowers, chums and butter workers, a folding sawin" machine for cutting timber, hy Which° it is claimed one man can cut nine tWdv a day. There is also a Hcarcon s incubator, holding 50 eggs, and with all the latest improvement 1 spray pumps, seed-dressing and winnowing machine, &c, Messrs Mills and Co. were commended by the fudges for their exhibit. Messrs Reid and Gray, Dunedin, send, for exhibition only, No. 4 Eureka drills, two sets of spading discs, one of them on a travelling carriage, ollc double-furrow le-rer plough, ono double-furrow lever p loiiMi ccmvertiblo to Single-furrow, a digger ploiigh, a light scarifier and drill plShgh;a five-tined drill grubber, an AngloAmerican steel plough; Ac. , Messrs and Co.’s exhibits inclucto a “ McCormick," reap® and binder, of which Messrs MorroW, BaSst-’tt find Co., ot OJiristchurch, are the sole importers. It has great capacity for handling grain, possesses gt'C'rit strength, and coiltains all the latest improvements. There is also a “ McCormick •’ movycr, an automatic chair, a "Daisy” road cart. Very Comfortable and well suited for road purposes, a'Mfoei’ier ” seed sower, &c, Ihoir exhibit was commexided,' . Tho Jones National Fence Company send a specimen of their patent lock fence, an exhibit well worthy of inspection. The Wolseloy sheep shearer and oarniki'kdig of various kinds arc also exhibited; Messrs Gurney Bros., pi Bppes Willis street; Wellington, send a voi-y ptetty exhibit of wicker Ware, including papierniatli-’’ hammock prams, rattan overmantels, papter-maohe mail-carts,- eel baskets, &c. Win. Murphy, ot Taranaki street, exhibits' plain and ornamental .chimney potK, vases. 1 flower pots, and other specimens of the industry. . . ... , Messrs Andrevvs md Beaven, ot Cimstchurch. exhibit Middleton’s patent chaff cutters, self-bagging and with eief-;*tm-fS, the A X seed and grain cleaner, and a firewood saw bench. Mr W. Howe, of Normanby, exhibits a I h.p. Britannia oil engino, which was at work during the day. ■_ Mr C. Anniaon, of Martin street, Wellington, gained the premier award for the best collection of vehicles, His exhibit consisted of a four - van with movable cover, and three light spring carts, all strongly made, very durable, of good material and first-class workmanship. All of them had boon made to order for various tradesmen in Wellington. Mr Ci. Mcllvride, of the Lower Hutt, exhibits a flatty dogcart, made of ash framing and kauri panels, with English dogcart hangings; arid With all the latest "WV; Lane Sends a four-wheeled dogcart; which. Was ooipraended by the judges, Mr F. Wilsdii, ThorfldoM quay, exhibits a very handsome sulky, liiadh of American and colonial timber, a country spriflg-cart, strong and useful, and a first-class tip-dray, Tho sulky was sold almost as soon as exhibited, at a satisfactory price. A very useful invention, -in the shape of a reversible window sash, which obviates all trouble in cleaning, is exhibited by Mr C. J. Cooze, of Carterton. The following prizes were awarded in this department, Mr W. E. Woods acting as steward; — . Beat collection of vehicles—C. A. Anmson, h.c.; P. Wilson, h.o. Dog-cart G. Mcllvride, h.o. Four-wheeled dog-cart — J. Lane, h.c. Martin’s solid steel gorse knives, colonial manufacture, h.c. ; Messrs Levin' and Co.’s collection of implements, c.; Chas. J. Cooze’s, Carterton, patent reversible window sash, c.; Messrs Murray Roberts and Co.’s collection of implements, o.) E. W, Mills and Co.’s collection of implements, c.

DONORS Ot 1 PRIZES. The following is the list of donors of prizes Mrs Ehodes, Mrs Moeller, Messrs Bidwill Bros.,- Williams and Beetham, Nelson BroS;, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, W. A. Grace, P. A. Majendie, |B. Barber, If, Eglinton, F. Bradoy and Sons, J. E; Bennett (for Messrs Fibber and Sons, London), Bannatyno and Co,, F. Eobinson, E. 8011, Brandon, Hislop And Brandon, Cuningham, Badham and Co., Hon Dr Grace, The South British Insurance Company, A. Turnbull, A. Mcllardy, H. Cook, Murray, Eoberts and Co., Levin and Co., A. Matthews, Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, C. B. Monson, Chas. PharaZyn, Castendyk and Foeke, Union Steam Ship Company, Jas. Stuckey, Freeman Jackson and Co., J. P. Eussell, F. Monckton, Sargood, Sou and Ewen, E.- W. Mills and Co., J. S; Handysido (Messrs Handyside, Eoberts and Co.), W. and G. Turnbull, S. Gilmer, J. G. Thompson and Co., Geo. Hunter, F. Armstrong, F. Eogen, J. E. Hayes and Co., Singer Sewing Machine Company, J Jack and Son, J. Stewart and Co., Taino and Co., S. Kohn, Macky, Steen, Caldwell and Co., J. Maginnity, John Barton, E. Hannah, Briscoe,‘MaoNeil and Co., J. Bethune and Co., Sharland and Co., Foist and Harrowby, H. Gilmer, A. Downes, J. Lane, D.1.G., Staples and Co., H. C. Gibbons and Co., W. S. Broderick, Aitkon, Wilson and Co., Eoss and Glendining, Myers and Son, Wellington Biscuit and Confectionery Company, Hume and Son, Wilkins and Field, Wardell 8r05.,.J. Tisdall, J. Duthio and Co., Laery and Co., the . Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Company, the Victoria Insurance 1 Company, the Dresden Piano Company, G . and T. Young, the Commercial Assurance Company, Geo. Denton, T. Dickson, J. E. Nathan and Co., New Zealand Shipping Co’.rii):my, Bing, Hanis and Co., Hayman and Co., E. Anderson, Union Bank of Australia, Blundell Bros., W. Wiggins.

The following were tho judgesin the various classes -.—Sheep.—Lincolns—Messrs P. C. Threlkeld’and J. 11. Wil i Marsh —Mr AT, D. Lawrence. English Leicesters and Cotswold—Messrs P. C. Threlkeld and Uenry Dannott. Southdown and Hampshire Down—Mr AT. Boag. Pat sheep—Messrs J. H. AVilliams and J. Mitchell. Cattle.—Shorthorns and Hereford—Messrs A. McHardy and H. Gaisford. Ayrshire, Jersey and Dutch -Friesian— Messrs P. L. Wright and H. Campbell. Milking cattle—Messrs J. 'Donald and T. W. Caverhill. Pat cattle—Messrs ATm. J. Garrett, J. Mitchell, E. Barber, 0. Eigarlaford, AT. E. AToods and !P. Deverenx. Pigs—Mr A. Young. Sheep D o g S —Mr G. MoCandlish. Wool—Messrs G. AToods and A. A. Bxley. Dairy produce, cured and preserved meats —■ Messrs T. Dickson and AT. Hume. New Zealand manufactures and produce, flax—Mr -AT. AVood. Produce —Messrs Hume and Dickson. Hops—Mr S. J. Hefferd. Saddlery— Mr J. P. Pringle. AVines —Mr J. Maginnity. Agricultural produce -Mr J. O. Bidwill. Implements and vehicles—Messrs J. O. Bidwill and J. Pitchett. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr L. Davies, of Christchurch, exhibits a tattoo ear or body marker, and has sent up a sheep which was branded with the implement two years ago. The mark still shows up clearly on the skin of the animal, and as Mr Davis has produced a dye .which he claims will be permanently indelable, the invention should find great favour among farmers.

The ATomen’s Christian Temperance Union had a luncheon booth on the ground, and also provided luncheon for the officials. Mr A. L. AV byte, of Carterton, also had a refreshment booth, HOP-SES. The horses will bo judged to-day. The entries of draught horses number 42, the entires consisting of Director (which-won at Carterton), Ghvucer. 11., Laird of Kilbride, Glongylo, Marquis of Salisbury. Twelve blood horses will be shown, the stallions being Kaliphea, Master Agnes, Administrator, Somnus, Eangatira, and Kelpie. 7 There should be a fine display of hacks.

There are , 27 heavy-weights and 13 lightweights! There are 121adies’hacks entered. There arc 62 carriage horses, and 30 cobs and ponies to be shown. The principal attraction for the visitors to-day will be tho leaping matches. For the Challenge Cup (value 25 guineas) there are 17 competitors. Mr VV. Williams’ Timothy, last year’s winner, is an absentee. A ponies’ trotting match will also take place this afternoon. There will also be a leaping match for ponies.

Ill 1 1 1 Sheep... Cattlo )“8 297 259 101 198 108 219, 117 sa 220 100 ItorcOH 178 180 2 H 80 188 179 292 P }%A Dairy produce 20 20 20 70 ill 17 39 }H. Manufactures and 80 produce 129 197 120 72 50 Implements and 19 vehicles 20 18 98 08 109 Sheep dotf.-i Wool 1 9 21 12 25 9 7 7 ’ll 10 ■}. Poultry 91 .77 210 0 0 720 (HI 901. 828 758 80 i